Woman, 25, killed as car ploughs into family outside Crawley amusement park with man, 33, arrested
A WOMAN has been killed after a sports car mounted a pavement and ploughed into a family outside an amusement park.
The 25-year-old was pinned underneath a BMW M3 after the collision in Crawley, West Sussex.
Paramedics battled in vain to save the woman on Saturday night.
Her 12-year-old sister and their 19-year-old cousin remain in hospital with serious injuries.
The three women, all from the local area, were outside Crawley Leisure Park just after 8.30pm when they were struck by a car.
Their next of kin have been informed and supported by specialist officers.
A man was arrested at the scene on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and driving while unfit through drugs.
The 33-year-old, from Crawley, remains in police custody.
Police are appealing for witnesses who were on foot or drivers with dash cam footage to come forward.
Chief Inspector James Davidson said: “Our thoughts are with the victims’ family at this difficult time and we ask that the public respect their right to privacy.
“I’d like to reassure the community that we swiftly arrested a suspect in connection with this tragic incident, and our enquiries are ongoing to establish the exact circumstances.
“The collision occurred in London Road, Crawley, immediately outside the leisure park.
“This is a well populated area and we’re urging anyone who saw what happened or captured any relevant mobile, dash cam or CCTV footage to please come forward.”
You can report it online or call 101, quoting Operation Roberton.